Pasta Salad With Peppers, Basil, And Mushrooms

• 1 red bell pepper, halved
• 1 yellow bell pepper, halved
• 1 green bell pepper, halved
• 12 ounces whole wheat ziti
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
• 1 tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped
• 12 ounces sliced mushrooms
• 14 ounces black beans
• 2/3 cup raisins
• 2 bunches scallions, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper

1. Place peppers cut side down under broiler 10-15 minutes, until charred on top. Set aside to cool. (optional step).
2. Boil pasta as directed.
3. Mix together 2 Tb, oil (save 1 Tb. oil aside), vinegar, tomato, basil and thyme. Add warm pasta and mix to coat.
4. If broiling peppers, remove skins and seeds, dice, and add to pasta mix.
5. Add all remaining ingredients to pasta and stir well. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, green bell pepper, whole wheat ziti, olive oil, white balsamic vinegar, tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh thyme, mushrooms, black beans, raisins, bunches scallions, salt, ground pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pasta-salad-with-peppers-basil-and-mushrooms-368095 (may not work)